Proposal Visual Designer

Peraton

. Shape visual direction, layout approach, and storytelling frameworks for federal pursuits and submissions .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual design and storytelling, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma. Capable of translating complex concepts into engaging visuals while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Proficiency In Adobe Creative CloudVisual Design And Presentation DesignExperience In Government Proposal DevelopmentStrong Collaboration And Stakeholder Communication SkillsUnderstanding Of Design Thinking Principles

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignPresentation DesignVisual StorytellingInfographic DesignContent CreationVideo And Motion Graphics SkillsAnimation SkillsIllustration SkillsMicrosoft PowerPoint DesignMicrosoft SharePoint Maintenance

Soft Skills

Strong Collaboration SkillsStakeholder Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopFigmaMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft CopilotClaudeChatGPT

Industry Keywords

Federal ProposalsGovernment ClientsCapture EnvironmentsHuman-Centered DesignDesign Thinking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape visual direction, layout approach, and storytelling frameworks for federal pursuits and submissions
Lead visual storytelling by translating complex technical and business concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives
Design high-impact proposal graphics, infographics, and diagrams, including concepts of operations, value propositions, transition/transformation approaches, and organization charts
Collaborate with strategists, writers, capture teams, and subject matter experts
Design presentations, executive briefings, and storytelling materials
Support internal communications through SharePoint intranet design and updates, including content creation and page maintenance
Develop brochures, one-pagers, leave-behinds, and event materials
Apply and maintain brand standards across deliverables
Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Use AI-assisted tools to support ideation, efficiency, and design workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field and five years professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent and nine years professional experience
Demonstrated professional experience in visual design, graphic design, presentation design, or a related discipline
Experience in government proposal development, including government-supplied layout, design requirements, and specifications
Experience with capture or business development environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating proposal visuals and presentation design
Proven ability to translate complex content into engaging visual communications
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Advanced proficiency in Figma, including Design and FigJam
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint design skills, including templates and animations/transitions
Experience designing and maintaining content in Microsoft SharePoint
Ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and ChatGPT in the ideation and design process
Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work onsite during critical proposal phases, including evenings and weekends when necessary
Ability to be onsite in Herndon and Reston, Virginia for proposal support
Must be a US citizen
Experience creating oral slide decks for FEDSIM proposals
Experience supporting federal or state government clients
Understanding of Design Thinking and human-centered design principles
Video, motion graphics, animation, or illustration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus